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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
a RLoopLEss MAN.
The Most Remarkable Phyaical Pkpnor
en0n on Record.

The Most Remarkable Phyaical Pkpnom-
enOn on Record
Not many miles from Berlin there
lives man who, if what report says of
him be true, is certainly ono of the most
remarkable phenomena on record. The
papers state as u positive fact that he
has no blood in his veins, and that q
committee of the leading physicians and
scientists have declared their inability
to account for this extraordinary cir
cunistance. The man is corporal in
the German army ana goes by the name
of Otto Schreiber. He himself was
quite unconscious of his bloodless con-
dition until two months ago, when he
fought duel with fellow soldier.
His opponent ran his sword through
his body, without. however, drawing
any blood. and the "patient" seemed
not bit the worse. The man was SO
taken by surprise that Otto had no
trouble in killing him. Since that time
the comrades Of the corporal have been
careful not TO tread on his toes. and on
no consideration to accept u challenge
from him. He was submitted to SO.
we're test ut u medical institute In Ber.
lin. A knife was thrust into his mouth.
the point coming out at tho back of the
neck. Not drop of blood was spilled,
and Otto felt no pain during the opera
ton The gentlemen who examined
him ure now fully convinced that there
are many things In heaven and earth
that they never dreamed Of. Otto
Schreiber intends, rs soon rs his time is
up (the next Year,. 10 show himself IN
the principal cities OF Europe. e.-La Es
hslia de PaiamG.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
POWER OF LuCIGEN.
A New Light Which Is Twelve Times a
Cheap as Gas.

A New Light Which Is Twelve Times as
Cheap as Gas.
A very successful demonstration of
its Oucigen) great lighting powers was
recently given at the Crystal Palace.
The method of producing this light
consists in forming an intimate mixture
of air and minutely divided oil particles,
resulting, when ignited, in Il continu-
Gus, steady flame of great brightness.
The mechanism, which is very simple,
is worked by small supply of COM
pressed air and the flame is under per-
feet control by merely turning a tap.
AS the light is produced by the COM
bustion of crude and waste oils, its cost
is, by actual measurement by the official
gas analyst for Glasgow. found to be
from one-tenth to one-twelfth the cost
of gas, and about one-twentieth that of
electric light of the same actual candle
power. 1t is stated that an area of half
a square mile can be flooded with light
equal to daylight at an expenditure of
(. one shilling and thrcepence per hour.
The great value of this light lies in
its diffusiveness, which adapts it so
admirably for use on works or where
any outdoor operations have to be
carried on ut night. A naked arc lamp
in room is so binding that work can
not be done; but when an Opalescent
globe is placed over it, so us to reduce
the intensity. the eye sees details in tho
room much better, although the opales-
cent globe has cut off three-quarters of
the light. The effect of the lucigen may
be imagined. as it is said to produce II
flame of three thousand actual candle
power, or equal to six large arc lamps.
while its radiative surface is about three
hundred and fifty square inches, as
against one square-inch for the arc
lamp. The result is that the lucigen
gives light of quality highly effect
i've for working purposes.
The lucigen marks the latest advance
in the history of the production of light
from carbonaceous substances, rs not
only does it raise the carbon particles
to the most intense white heat, but the
form of the flame is such rs to retain
them in that condition for the longest
period.
The lucigen has been adopted at a
large number of works in this country,
including those of the Fourth Bridge.
and it is also in use by the French gov
ernment for military operations. Iron.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
eoorsLAcks. STANDS.
The Peculiar Industry Created by an In.
genious New York italian.

genious New York italian.
Few, probably, Of the men who pa
tronize the many shoeblacking estab-
lishments in the streets and sit In COM
Portable arm-chairs OH brass-ornament-
ed stands ever stop to think of the
origin of these conveniences. They
have increased III number so rapidly
within the last few years that they are
now as common sight as street-lamp
or a horse-car. The majority of the
stands are made by an Italian, who
proudly claims the honor of invcnting
them. His triangular-shaped shop is
over a backsmith's and is reached by q
short flight of rough wooden steps that
might almost be called ladder. In
this small shop, with one window, boot
blacking stands are piled from floor to
ceiling. They are in various stages OF
completion and in different sizes, some
being large enough for one, two. or
three chairs, so that n purchaser may
buy according to his means. They
range in price from 90 for pine wood,
painted, single-chair stand, as high as
$40. But of course no high-toned boot
black would buy ~ affair. He would
aspire to one made of mahogany and
brass-mounted, which would cost him
So or $40
Zinc is going out of fashion as COW
ering for the top and brass is taking its
place. A stand large enough for three
chairs was in process of construction,
and when finished will be sold for $50.
1t contained three lock drawers for
brushes and blacking. beside u money
drawer, and will have brass top and
trimmings.
The genial inventor is good-looking
Italian about fifty years of age, who has
been in this city six or seven years.
He seemed pleased to talk of his work,
but deplored the fact that four or five
men who had worked under him had
set up similar workshops, so that ho
had not so many orders as formerly.
He unlocked the door of small office
and showed some designs for the foot
rests. There were stately camels, fierce
looking lions, ponies and soldiers, but
the most original was a cavalier on a
prancing charger framed in q horse
shoe. These are the Italians own de-
signs. He buys child's toy, twists it
to satisfy himself, and adds to it Oh
takes away until he is suited. and car
ries it to the foundry, where it is cast in
iron for him.-M Y World.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
A BROAD CHART r.
why n New York Bank Chose River
God for Its Emblem.


God for It's Emblem.
During Burr's last year in the As
sembly, in 1899, he did what has al
ways been pointed to as conclusive
proof Of his craft and lack of scruplc.
1t is also the only act on which to base
the charge, although possibly charac-
teristic of legal and political methods
whose operation, skill and finesse had
concealed.
New York City was poorly supplied
with water. and for the ostensible pur-
pose of remedying the defect Burr in
troduced into the Legislature bill to
incorporate the Manhattan Com
pany.' The amount of capital needed
to construct the proposed watcr-works
was profcssed to be uncertain, and a
provision was therefore inserted by
which the surplus capital in excess OF
the two millions fixed by the charter
'"might be employed in any way not
inconsistent with the laws and the con-
stitution." Some question was raised
as to the possibilities that dwelt in SO
vague and broad clause, but Burr
smoothly allayed suspicion and the bill
became law.
At that period there were but two
banks in the city of New York. and
one of them was a branch of the United
States Bank. Both were controlled by
the Federalists. and Republicans found
it difficult to procure accommodation.
For the latter to establish bank oi
their own was equally difficult. as
banks were regarded in that day as pc.
culiarly political engines, and the Fed
eralists. being supreme, were naturally
opposed to furnishing arms to theil
opponents. The subsequent contest
over the re-charter of the United States
Bank, which formed for the time tho
issue between the National parties. il
lustrates the sentiment that prevailed
Moreover, there existed a popular pre-
judice against all corporations hard tt
conceive at the present day, when few
enterprises of magnitude are conducted
except by corporations. The Manhat
tan Company made no effort to furnisl
water, but, by virtue of the eight o
ten general words which had been dcx
terously inserted in the prolix waite
charter. it proceeded to forthwith es
tablish the Manhattan Bank. Th
leading Republicans were jubilant owe
the success of Burr's ruse; but tn
people were so indignant for the tim
being that he Was defeated in the ut
tempt to secure q re-el ection. --Magd
zine Of -4merican History.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

In the grand rush for precedence.
''hired help seem to be coming brave
ly to the front Only a few months ago
one of those happy gentlemen who own
and pass the summer at acountry place
Of their own, had occasion to send, in
rapid succession. the following mes
sages to the local M. d.: l. "Wifc not
feeling WELCOME round this after
noon." 2. "Baby ill-come this morn
ing" 8. "Cook given outcome as
soon rs you can get here. "-Harper' s
BGzar.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

An Election-Day Memory.-Mrs.
Densuade-I judge, from your actions,
William, that your candidate has won!
Mr.. D.-No; he has been overwhelm-
ingly defeated. Mrs. D.-Why this
spasm of laughter, then? Mr.. D.--You
remember that siyty-day note of mine
that Dabney held, and that was due to-
dayp Mrs. Dyes. Mr. ID. He made
a mistake and put it in the box in place
of his ballot. Can't get it out. lid
Bits.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

Say the cavillers, but we have observed
that she usually attends genuine merit She
has been the faithful handmaid of Hostel
ter,s stomach Bitters from an early epoch
in It's career That is because the American
and other enlightened people have perceived
that it really eradicates fever and ague,
kidney and bladder complaints, dyspepsia,
constipation, debility and nervous troubles.
SEpAKING of internal machines. is the
hand organ includedY
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

Wife to EXtravagant Husband
For heavens sake, George, don't
spend so much money needlessly.
Don't you know You ought to lay by
something for II rainy day9 Husband
Il have done that, dear. Wife
What ! should like to knowP Hus-
banda gum coat, love- Washington
Critic
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
"Just Hcar That child scrcnmw

said Mrs. Smith to her sister, Mrs. Davis,
as the sound of child's shrieks came
across the garden from neighbours house.
"What kind of q woman have you for n
mo, indeed" replied Mrs. Davis. ''She is
one of the most tender mothers in exist
ence. But you see, she believes in the old
fashioned styles Of doctoring. When q
child needs physc, she fills spoon with
some nauseous dose, lays the little victim
fiat on her lap, holds his nose till he is
forced to open his mouth for breath, when
down goes the dreadful mess. Then come
the yells." 'No wonder" said Mrs. Smith
"Why doesn't she use DR.. Pierce's Pleas ant
Purgative Pelletsl They are effective
without being harsh, and are as easy to
to my children" Sand SO do l." said Mrs
Davis.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

THE cleansing, antiseptic and healing
qualities of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy are
unequalled.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

THE nearest of kin-the napkin. It's our
bosom friend -Eachdnge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
Fortune Is Fickle,

"SIR, every word you speak is a lie ;
n ght you are, my pretty miss "---FHfgsndt
Biatter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

Complete Homeopathic Catarrh Cure. Send r!
to j. p. GEPPERr, NJ. D., 305 Race ST. Cincinnati.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

EVEN at So, 900 year Judges life is full
OF trials ---Urakes 4Hdyasi,,e.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

OLD point lace is Old Point Comfort to a
woman.-puck
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

For CouaHs AND THROAT DrsoRprRs nae
Bropm's bronchial Iroches. -"Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
think better of that which began think
ing well of"-Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Sold only in boxes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
The Little Seed.

A little seed lny In the carters pnth;
little shoot bowed in the strong winds wrath,
A little shrub grew, by its roots held fast;
Then stouttree braved all the winters blast.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

tI lttie cough started.twns only light;
tt Iitt,e chill shivered the hours of night;
Then consumption laid all his brave strength low
Be wise in time. Check the little cough,
cure the little chill, dispell the little pain,
ere the little ailment becomes the strong,
unconquerable giant of disease DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, taken in time, is
remedy for these ills.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

A CASE Of fine liquor has been known tc
develop into a case Of delirium jams. :
Washington Critic.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

IT is the ambition of all Prussians to make
their marks boston Post
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
! DELICATE
! DISEASES.

To those acquainted with our
to say that the lnvalids' Hotel
branch establishment located at
England. have, for many years,
the most largely patroniZed and
the world for the treatment ar
arise from youthful indiscrctionl
We, many years ago, establish
treatment of these diseases, un
the most sllillful physicians an,
that nll who apply to lis might +
Council of the most experience
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

Organic weak
decline of the
losses, impaired
of will-pOwer,
dred affections,
u,upaptlv pl,ratl
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

diseases contract them innocent
on doing good and allcyiuting S,
we cannot imagine. Why any {
than most honorable to cure til
we cannot understand; and yet
atliict mankind there is probably
general practice know SO little.
heretofore, to treat with our best c
all applicants who ure suffering fl
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
| WONDERFUL
! SUCCESS.

constituted q lead
and Surgical Inst
inquiries for q COZ
maladies, written
lished a large i'll,
sent to any addres
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

We offer no apology for devoting so much
attention to this neglected class of diseascs,
believing no condition of humanity is too
wrctchcd TO merit the sympathy and best
services of the noble profession to which we
belong. Many who suffer from these terrible
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
DISEASES.

ton q patients, ,,.Syi.a WhS cam e, =,
practice of chemical analysis an
the urine in our consideration of
diagnosis, in which our institutiO
naturally led to very extensive 2
organs. Probably no other insti
largely patronized by suffers from
and world-famed Worlds Dispcr
specialists have acquired, througI
great expertnes3 in determining
and, hence, have been successful
for the cure of each individual Gu
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
| CAUTION.

made (which can only be ascel
microscopical examination of t
curative in one stage or conditi'
in others. We have never, there
for general sale through drugg
diseases, although possessing vel
we'll from an extensive eXperier
full course is to carefully dctern
each case by q chemical and I
urine, and then adapt our medic
ease and condition of our paticr
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17
| RADICAL CURE
| OF RUPTURE.

Illustrated Treatise.
PILES, FlSTI
bowels, are treated
pile tumors are pc
Send ten cents for
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-12-17

Although we have in the preceding para
graphs, made mention of some of the special
ailments TO. which particular attention is
given by the specialists ut the Invaids'
tuition abounds in skin, facilities, and ap-
parutus for the successful treatment of.
every form of chronic ailment, whether re-
medical or surgical means.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-12-28
The Vegetable Beefstsnl,.

This fungus Festulina hepatica). which
resembles a great red tongue protruding
from tree stems, when once known can
never be mistaken for any other species
When young it is dull, pale purplish
red, but becomes more red, and passes
through brown to black as it DECAYS. the
under side is cream color with minute red
points occasionally, becoming yellowish
red as it grows. It generally confines
itself to old and often prostrate) oaks;
but In Epping forest 1t is not uncommon
on the beech, and it has been observed on
the chestnut, walnut, willow and other
trees. Although such a large fungus.
frequently weighing from four to six
pounds, its growth is very rapid, soon ap-
pearlng and again disappearing, on an
Gent trunks in the autumn. When cut.
broken or bruised, it distills a copious red
juice like beef gravy.
when grilled," says DR.. Badham, cit
IS scarcely to be distinguished from broiled
meat" and Berkeley describes it as Zone
OF the best things he ever ate when pre-
pared by a skillful cook. =" There is n very
Slight acid flavor in the fungus when
cooked, which adds considerable piduancv
to the dish; it is extremely tender, succu-
lent and juicy, and resembles tender
steak or tongue in a remarkable manner.
the juice it distills being IN taste and ap-
pearance like gravy from an excellent
broiled rump steak. OF course it should
be gathered when quite young, fresh and
clean, and at once prepared for the table
III the following manner: Wash and dry.
cut into inch slices half an inch wide.
soak in scalding water for five minutes
and stew with butter and herbs; yolk of
egg may then be added, and serve hot or
simply stew with a good steak, adding a
scallion and parsley, salt and pepper
English Mechanic
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-12-28


Jefferson received very little from the
United States for his services, and con-
gress bought his library for S23, 900, which
was not more than half what it cost.
There were sixteen four horse wagon
loads OF books, and they were carried by
team from Monticello to the Capitol.
During his last years he tried to dispose
of Monticello by a lottery scheme. A
paper advertising this contains a letter
from Jefferson, written in 1920, in which
he hopes that the legislature of Virginia
Will permit him to sell his property in this
way, as he wants to leave something to
his family. The advertisement of the lot
terry, which was made after Jefferson's
death, states that the tickets are to be
$40 each, and estimates the three estates
given as prizes at $112,50 and states
that there will be II, AT blanks. It states
That Monticello is the best private estate
IN the country, and estimates that it took
75O,O bricks to build its residence.
Thomas jefferson was, however, a very
eXtravagant man. He never learned the
secret of wealth in keeping his expenses
below his income, and he allowed his
managers to cheat him. A great part of
his fortune went into the stomachs of his
friends, and his tables consumed more
than 1000 worth of wines during part
OF his presidency. He ran behind his in
come while he was in the White House
right along, and when he retired to Mon
ticellO he kept a free hotel for all who
came At times there were more than a
score of horses kept in his stables, each of
which represented one or more visitors.
and he entertained people who had no
claim upon him and who came to see him
entirely out Of curiosity. He was an i'm
practical man in many ways, though a
wise statesman; and it is said that he had
in 1913 10000 acres of good land, 154
slaves, "a horses, 8 mules, 249 cattle. 800
hogs and 3 sheep. Still his best lands
only produced eight bushels of wheat to
the acre, and his average was about five
bushels of wheat and ten bushels of corn.
He was in debt during nearly the whole
OF his life, and, like most presidents, he
mad not the faculty Of making money.
There are q great number of the ,Jeffer-
son family living, though no grandchil-
dren. At the time of the war there were
forty of JeffersOn's direct descendants in
the two armies. Martha Jefferson had
thirteen children, and several of JefTer-
sons other descendants have had families
of twelve. One Of the daughters married
an Eppes, and there is a large branch of
this family in Florida today Carpenters
Letter from Washington
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-12-28

Purgatives are bane. The most dan
gerous of all are salts and castor oil. A
great quantity of either can he bought for
very little money, and this cheapness is at
the bottom of many of our physical
wrecks among the poor The most potent
breaker up of constitutions is the seidlitz
powder. 1t is the pleasantest to the palate
after one has once accustomed himself to
the smothering sensation, and is so handy
to have a bOXful in the bedroom. That
box is PandOra's. Unless used with
moderation the seidlitz powder is a woeful
weakener of the human system. and paves
the way for almost every known i'll. Es-
pecially the aged should never touch it or
rochelle salts or castor oil, unless with the
approval of physician. Above all. there
should be an operative moral law against
women, who so banker for the chance to
play doctor outside of their own families.
recommending purges to the sick of their
own sex. These amateur remedies have
complicated the work of the regular phv-
stefan in thousands of cases. and have
often been the remote cause Of death
New York Times.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1887-12-28
Entered the Wrong 1Iouse.

Its the easiest thing in the world to
make mistake, " said an uptown resident
to a reporter the other day; "and those
poor fellows who go home late at night
and happen to get into the wrong house
are entitled to a good deal of sympathy. in
my opinion. Two years ago took a first
hOor in row Of new flats in Harlem
Mine was the only family in the house,
and we had no immediate neighbors. Win
ter came on and we suffered much discom-
fort, being unable to properly heat our
apartments because of the cold air which
came up through the shaft from the base
ment. My wife vowed she would move
and one morning as / started for business
she went out on n house hunting expedi-
ton. Somehow was delayed in getting
home that night, and it was past midnight
when reached the house.
Ascending the steps, I unlocked the
outer and inner doors. walked along the
tiled hall, and opened the door of four pri-
vate hall, which was usually left I'M
fastened for me. Judge Of my surprise
when / found the carpet had been re-
moved. ! entered the dining room; il was
empty. BY the moonlight that struggled
through the blinds ] could see that there
was not a single movable thing remain
ing in the fiat. Then It flashed upon me
that my wife had secured other apart
ments and played me the trick Of moving
without my knowledge. / was amazed. I
leaned against the wall and thought It
over for awhile. Finally it occurred TO me
TO make a light / struck a match and
attempted to turn on the gas. Then / dis
covered there was no gas in the pipes and
decided to go outside and look at the num-
Der. Then learned lived next door. ~
New York Evening Sun.